Amy Dickinson: Support little boy who enjoys girly things

7:42 PM,
Aug. 29, 2014

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Dear Amy: I have a 5-year-old nephew who is starting kindergarten. He is a fantastic little boy who likes "boy" things like cars, but he really likes many "girl" things like Barbies, Minnie Mouse and My Little Pony. He is the most interesting 5-year-old boy I know.

When we were at the store, he picked out a My Little Pony lunch box for school. His mom is worried he will get picked on, and so am I, but I am also concerned about sending the message that he should not be himself.

I want him to love school, make friends, but not change who he is. ...